Moriarty Tribunal: Martin says Government respects independence of DPP

Micheál Martin has pushed back on questions about the tribunal, saying the Government respects the independence of the DPP

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking to the media at the Irish Memorial, in Philadelphia. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

The Taoiseach has insisted the Government was not relieved to see no charges brought against Independent TD Michael Lowry over the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal.

Micheál Martin has pushed back on questions about the tribunal, saying the Government respects the independence of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).